I stopped by for a drink after a nearby event, and it immediately gave me the neighborhood dive bar vibes (in a good way). It was towards the end of the night for them on a weekday, and I just wanted a gin soda. It's a rare occasion for me to he asked whether I want a single or double. So I enjoyed that, and noticed how big the place actually is. I feel like the only thing it's missing is a pool table, haha (unless I missed it). They have an excellent happy hour that I would love to try if I was in the area, but it's kind of far from home. Based on recent reviews, things do seem to be mixed, and I didn't try the food. But I most likely will the next time that I go, whenever that is. I appreciate it the friendly staff, the music, and the vibe of the place and I would recommend it to anyone in the area for drinks at least. read more

This was such a ride. An interesting ride. We stopped by here on Sunday night for dinner and to watch football. TVs a plenty and was happy to see some west coast teams on. When we walked in, nostalgia hit me since the inside of this place looks like a place my family used to frequent in Florida. A younger guy came over to us, we told him there was five in our party and he said he would have to talk to his manager even though there were five or six open tables in view. We got a bigger table near the stage area where the bluegrass band set up for the night. The staff seemed straight up frazzled. It was hard to get our servers attention and had to follow up with requests for a few items throughout the night. I got the buffalo tenders and fries and it was passable but barely any sauce and unfortunately that's one of the items that I requested and never got. It took a while too so this one goes onto my list of "I just want to give you money". It. Seems like a lot of the locals love it and have a history here which I love and would love if we had a positive experience but from here on out this place will stay outta the way of memories (I couldn't resist). read more

Outta The Way Cafe - Buffalo Tenders Dinner - American Near Me - Derwood, Maryland

Wife and I decided to come here and try this place out after the gym on a Sunday, the service was really friendly and attentive, however the place was very dark and gloomy. As far as the food, it was good but nothing exceptional, the pierogies were the best thing we tried, the so called "best wings in Moco" were a let down, dry and stringy while the grilled chicken sandwich was quite dry but it still tasted good. Overall the experience was alright but not great or exceptional. read more

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In the neighborhood for dinner tonight and this looked like a decent place from the Yelp reviews. I'm glad I came. I had the 52nd Street Eastsider sandwich ("samich"). For my side, I got an order of pierogis, one of the items this place is known for. My partner got a bowl of crab soup ($10) and the Duff salad. The menu is interesting, as there's a back story for a number of the items. For my sandwich (sorry, samich), the story is it was invented in New York City 57 years ago. I can't swear to that, but I can tell you it's a delicious sandwich, with a good portion of Grilled prime rib, with sautéed onion, tomato, cheese and mayo on a perfectly grilled rye bread. I have not had pierogis in a long time and the side order of pierogis (4 of them) came in a cup accompanied by sautéed onions. The pierogi felt a little greasy, but that might have been butter. And it didn't taste greasy at all. The potato filling had a nice seasoning and the pierogi pasta itself was tender (not hard or dried out). Really good. My partner really enjoyed the crab soup. Lots of crab on top and the broth contained a variety of vegis, including corn. My partner said the soup could have used a little more Old Bay, but I thought it was good as is. The salad looked great and I was told the chicken was well prepared and moist, the BBQ sauce was tangy and the bacon crisp. Honestly, between the pierogis and the soup, we took half of the meal home. Looking forward to the leftovers. The server was very friendly and helpful. Nice, friendly vibe in this place. This was our first visit. I understand they have entertainment from time to time. read more

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It was exactly what I expected, but hoped for more. It's a generic bar and grill that for some reason appeals to the senior crowd (think gray hair on a Saturday night). The menu is very diverse, which should be a little red flag. Mom ordered a cheeseburger and fries. Burger was overcooked and under seasoned. Fries are pretty decent. Daughter ordered kids wings with onion rings. She said the wings were "mid", overcooked, almost like jerky (ouch). Husband ordered steak, cheese, fries and egg sandwich with slaw on side. Egg was over hard and he kinda expected some runny which it needed for moisture. Maybe the slaw would have done that too, but it was that tangy mayo flavor, so dodged that bullet. I ordered salmon with veggies (steamed broccoli) and pierogies. Salmon was overcooked (there is a pattern here). Pierogies were doused in butter, but tasted okay. We watched a little of the band, which starts at 8:30. It wasn't strong enough to get us to want to drink and hang, although the sax player was smooth! I would go back for a casual beer and greasy apps. read more

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Went there with my wife on Saturday night and sat at the bar. The vibe was like the old Quincy's South that closed. Good menu, good people and very good bartenders. We'll make this a regular spot. read more

Food, service and ambience is excellent. Standard American fare done right. My Reuben had that extra oomph and when I asked for extras- sauerkraut and Italian dressing it was promptly provided. The bingo that night was also an added treat! read more

It is incredibly frustrating to continually receive neglectful service. Having to eat cold food without a drink and flagging down waiters for basic attention ruins an otherwise good meal. We shouldn't have to tolerate inattentive staff when we are paying for a pleasant dining experience. read more

a friend and i went there for dinner tonight and were very disappointed. After seeing that adding lettuce to a burger cost 75 cents we decided on the open faced prime rib sandwich. There wasn't enough prime rib to cover one slice of bread let alone the three pieces of store bought provided. Def not worth the $17 plus charged to each of us. two stars bc the waitress was ok. read more

Consistently good food, and service at this neighborhood, bar, and restaurant. They offer an excellent happy hour and live music on the weekends. read more

Very good food service was nice. I would reccomend coming back. Its interior is very clean and has a great ambience. The food was very good and didn't disappoint. read more

The bar menu has some cool NYC-style dishes! The pierogis were alright, though a tad tough, but the onions and sour cream really made them shine. The wings with Old Bay seasoning were a total winner. The burger was okay and you can add toppings for an extra seventy-five cents each. As a tomato purist, I wasn't too thrilled with the tomato--it lacked flavor and freshness, which is a shame since tomatoes were in season this year. The blue cheese dressing was also a bit weak. Adding some blue cheese crumbles would have made it much better. The signature 52nd Street Eastsider sandwich ("samich") was tasty. Again, the tomato slice didn't quite hit the mark for flavor and juiciness. The service was fantastic, and there's plenty of parking. Live music is available some nights, but the noise level is average or slightly above average, which might not be ideal for deep conversations. I'm definitely up for trying them again when I'm in the area next time! read more

I don't know how you can mess up a salad, but their Duff Salad was boring and bland with way too many red onions. The service was aloof at best. Inattentive. Curt. Not friendly at all. Do not recommend. read more

Food is solid. Service is a more good than bad. This place is a rustic with a restaurant & bar area that opened in 1989 when it was pretty out of the way. Now, it's still kinda outta the way, but the area is more developed now. They have live music here with a small stage area. I've been here 3 times. March 2019: They had 1989 pricing for their 30th anniversary pricing on that Thursday in March 2019. I knew I wanted to take advantage of like $5 burgers. The burger was delicious. I was at dinner with a woman, but I wasn't counting it as a date more of a friend. We had gone on one date the month before and even kissed, but she had mentioned her boyfriend who was in prison down in Petersburg, VA. And that he wasn't getting out until like 2028, but she loved him. Apparently, he got arrested in Texas in 2016, for some misunderstanding about some embezzlement-related crime and Texas was way too strict, and that she loved him and was dedicated to him and would marry after he got out. Later in 2019, she ended up moving to New Hampshire for a job and is still there. Perhaps, this was a tall tale, who knows? August 2023: I needed to have surgery. Two nights before, two friends & I went here to wish me well beforehand. I got the wings, which were delicious. Server was very nice too. September 2024: That same friend from 2023 mom & stepdad were in town. I wanted to see them, and we were going to meet at his home in Montgomery Village and go to Outback in Germantown for dinner. They came over, and my friend's mom said Outback in Germantown wasn't showing up. Turned out it was out of business! Luckily we checked the website. The next nearest one was more the double/time & distance away in Aspen Hill. We weighed various options, and his mom really wanted Bloomin' Onions. But we looked up various options. Outta the Way Cafe came up in discussion, and I said I'd be fine with that. She looked up menu and said they do have onion rings, so she was cool with that. We got there. I ended up with the Prime Rib sandwich (since I had my heart set on prime rib at Outback). It was very good, tinder meat, and good toast. The server never smiled and seemed to be annoyed. I asked a couple of questions. I asked how much meat was on it, and she gave a generic answer. I said how many ounces, and she said I'm not sure, I can find out if you want me to. She visually looked annoyed as she stormed off. She came back saying 5 oz. I said how many is the burger, she knew that off the top of her head 6 oz. Although I was quite hungry, there were also a couple of appetizers, and reviews were very good on prime rib sandwich, so I got that with the $2 more price. I ate a few of my friend's nachos, and the mom shared a few onion rings with me too and one of her shrimp tempura. All the food was good, but not as delicious as the prime rib sandwich. The stepdad got prime rib sliders, which I thought wouldn't be enough food. He wasn't a fan of his, and he commented how the menu didn't say onions on them as he picked off the onions. I said I don't like onions either unless they are fried like onion rings, Bloomin' Onion, etc., and agreed that was bad the menu didn't state that and that I would've been disappointed with that. Server was relatively prompt and came back with refills on water, which was good. But she failed to smile and had a nasty frown on her. She never asked how we enjoyed our food, which I thought was weak too. I would've been honest saying my sandwich was delicious. I mentioned that to the group that I think it's bad when the server doesn't ask how our food is. They half-heartedly agreed with me. After the meal, I stepped out to use restroom, which was in good shape, clean, working order, etc. I came back, and thanks again to the Stepdad for paying for my meal too! I was thinking it would be a separate check for me. Conclusion: Food is great, and in spite of a few negatives like the server's unfriendliness, etc., this is a solid place, I'd definitely return. read more

The food was excellent. Everything was cooked to perfection and our waiter was outstanding. Loved the comfy vibe. We will return. Delicious wings, sliders and my son had pork chops that were cooked to perfection. My daughter in-law had steak tacos and they were amazing. read more

First time here, and I must say the location is great. It provides off-street parking. It's very busy for both inside dining or take out. The food and full bar and drinks menu are very extensive with lots of choices. To top off the venue, with their live music, which is very relaxing while enjoying your meal I recommend visiting on a Saturday, our group had a lot of fun singing with the band. read more

Outta The Way Cafe - Patrons of the Cafe during dinner time. - American Near Me - Derwood, Maryland

I was very disappointed in my meal today. We are for my birthday dinner. They had a modified menu because there was something wrong in the kitchen. Everything I got was cold or inedible. I had to send the crab soup back because it was cold. When they brought over the crab dip, they asked if we wanted more bread. They gave us very little so I said yes. We were never told that it would be extra. I ordered the prime rib sandwich. The bread was hard as a rock. There was very little meat on the sandwich and it was all shriveled up. That was also cold. I sent it back and ordered DoorDash while everyone else finished their dinner. None of us liked the food. Plus, their bathroom was incredibly small. The stall had enough room for the toilet and that was it. It was hard to close the door when you were using the toilet. I had to open the door to use toilet paper. It was ridiculous!! They definitely need to remodel the bathroom. If something in the kitchen isn't working, the close down until it is fixed. read more

The variety of food is amazing. I've tried many different things, and they're all very good to excellent! The servers are friendly and efficient. Great neighborhood restaurant! read more

Just stopped in for a light lunch and drink meeting a friend last week. Ron was a great server- volunteered to let us taste the sauces and soups so we could pick one we really liked being our first time here. Chip wings were great and unique. I personally liked the old bay wings the most. Ron let us know of the deal they were having for drinks which saved us some money. *Steelers bar- I enjoyed seeing the guy at bar waving his personal terrible towel *good vibes and packed bar- we usually sit at the bar and we had to get a table *great Hershey's Pie *Ron was very great accommodating my boyfriend's horrible peanut/treenut allergy (with a smile). read more

ive tried to like this place so many times but there is always something. From.. smart ass bartenders to so -so food..Dont know if its standard practice but i order a gin and tonic and they charge me for the gin and an additional charge for the tonic.. bartender says i should be grateful he didnt charge me for ice..when he didnt see me laughing he just walked away.. not a very inviting atmosphere for a neighborhood bar.. read more

Great happy hour, better service, and fantastic food hidden behind a misleading parking lot.

I love this place surrounded in stained glass, I love the people that work there and love going there on a live music night. And Yes, I love the Prime Rib, but whatever is fine the atmosphere is my kind of jazzy. I always find the service great, no matter how busy they are. Live Music on Friday and Saturdays- Dancing is fun there! read more

Outta The Way Cafe - A Night at Outta with Fused Blues and Nancy Seigel - American Near Me - Derwood, Maryland

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There is great service and the food is good. There are many choices on the menu. They also have musics some nights.

I know where to go when I have a taste for pierogi. Sadly, they are too far for me, but when I'm in the vicinity, they do takeout. The staff are very nice. The atmosphere is great. read more

It's a hidden gem. It may look a little dumpy on the outside. Same shopping center as the Derwood Post office. I got carry out a few times and their wings are delicious, just as good as wing stop. I had a steak and cheese sub, that was good. Now they have good HH specials starting at 3pm M-F. I'm definitely have to check it out. They have a nice bar, to watch sports. Maybe I'll catch a March Madness game. Bartenders here are friendly n attentive. I'll definitely return and try other items read more

Very outta the way! Drive into a large parking lot and see this depressing block of stores. Then you see an abundance of light. Awesome food like French fries and chicken with a nice bar. Good for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! read more

Amazing! Do you know how many times and how many years I've driven past this restaurant thinking it was a hole in the wall and wasn't worth trying? Well let me tell you how wrong I was! The food is fabulous, fresh, as good as can be and I don't say that lightly. I thought that the salmon was out of this world. I'll be coming back again and again for sure. You got to try this place. Doesn't look like much from the outside and not very fancy, but the food is outstanding. read more

guest and myself arrived for dinner on Saturday @7ish ,we waited to be seated and 4 waiting staff walked not once asked how many ,or replied they would be right with us . As soon as a party of 5 , was seated before us. Myself and my guests have been going there for years .I live in Deerwood and in the future we will think twice. Been there for new years and holidays. read more

A very unusual place; while at first it seems charming, the restaurant lacks atmosphere. Some locals love it, and the prices are quite reasonable, but in fact the place feels as if you are eating in someone's pinewood basement from the 1970's. Moreover, the food is mediocre at best. I imagine if you are with a loud group, this place might work, but there are few redeeming qualities. read more

Absolutely my favorite place ever. Feels like being home when you get there. The bartenders are fantastic. Best club sandwich I've ever had.

Cheesesteak wrap was excellent very well Seasoned! Server was very Pleasant! I suggest getting here early, place was packed!

The service was great -- staff was friendly and my food came out fast. Unfortunately, I had the wings and later that night I woke up with severe stomach pain and nonstop vomiting. It's now Monday and my stomach still hasn't recovered. read more

Always a good time. Food is delicious, and great wings. The carrots that come with the wings are always nice and crisp and moist, and not dried out. Don't forget to try the Strawberry Shortcake dessert for 2! read more

Outta The Way Cafe - Strawberry shortcake - American Near Me - Derwood, Maryland

Great atmosphere, they treat you like one of them... as if they know you for long time... as far as i know most of the workers been there for over a decade.... And that v tells you a lot First time i walked in was by accident, but i love that accident because i think i found my new spot to enjoy whether is with my family /kids during day time and with friends at night time...Food is great too.. I already spread the word to few friends to try it. read more

My husband and I were in the area. This isn't just a bar-it's an "experience". The artwork is unique-the staff even more so. I had the smoky BBQ wings with a sweet ice tea. My husband got a burger. The music was decent. This is Derwood's version of Cheers where everyone knows you in some way (elementary/high school, neighborhood, etc). Staff was friendly and professional. My husband kept saying he stepped into a time warp when we walked in the door. Bathrooms needed help. Great place to hang out with friends. read more

Good food, good drinks, professional band and reasonable prices!! I definitely recommend this bar and restaurant. read more

Outta The Way Cafe - Good music - American Near Me - Derwood, Maryland

I'd give it 3 and a half stars. We went last night because we saw they were having a Led Zeppelin cover band! We got there around 6:45 and there was a long wait for a table. However, the staff was quick to make a waitlist and cleared off all the dirty tables. We were sat within a half hour. Their menu says their wings are world famous and we'd have to agree! They were really well done. We got the Chesapeake and swirling wings, all very tasty and meaty. We also got the pierogis for the table and those were so so good, a must get! I ordered a burger and it was just okay, severely over cooked. They were BUSY and it seems short-staffed so service was extremely slow. We had to ask about 5 times for our check but we won't write the place off, we will go back and give it another try! The bathrooms were pretty gross and small so that wasn't a nice experience. The band was great! read more

The food is good They were packed!! Call for a reservation ahead as if you are eating dinner there & the band has a big local fan following you may have trouble reserving a table even just to sit & listen to the music! read more

Local, reliable and a fun place to eat good food. This place is a neighborhood institution and we make it a point to visit whenever we are in town or even close. read more

We ate here on a Saturday night. BIG mistake! The place was crowded. The service was awful. Our salmon dinners were over cooked and dry. My wife ordered a salad that never came (but we were charged for but didn't realize it until we got home). Our guest ordered a mixed drink that sat in the bar for 1/2 hour before a second request to a server actually got it. The place was incredibly loud with a band of 70 something year old musicians who must believe like Spinal Tap that 11 on the amplifier is better and louder than 10. And the great finale to the evening was that I was way overcharged for our evening. I didn't get a bill, was only told (and paid) the total. Big mistake on my part. I blame myself for this. Bottom line is, if you want mediocre food at a reasonable price, with no ambiance, this place is for you! For the rest of us, go elsewhere! read more